Bucket Hats Are Back, and You Don’t Have to Spend a Fortune to Try This Trend!

Guess what’s back, back again? The bucket hat, and you’ll want one, my friend! While the bucket hat goes back to the early 1900s (predominately worn by fishermen), ‘80s and ‘90s babies will remember seeing this hat style rocked by the best musical artists like LL Cool J, Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, and more. Forget the image of Gilligan from Gilligan’s Island, and embrace the bucket hat’s current cool factor with your streetwear best.

If you’re worried this trend will be gone by next season, we’re happy to share that it’s already appeared on the runways for spring 2019 from top luxury designers like Valentino. While you might not be sure if this tricky trend is right for you, there are some seriously stylish options for every guy to try out, at affordable prices. Check out our favorite trendy bucket hats to sport guilt-free this season.

One of the greatest trends of the ‘80s, this old-school bucket hat feels funky fresh for today. The same style LL Cool J rocked in the ‘80s was seen on the Todd Snyder spring 2019 runway show, but you can score this hat trend now, in a wool fabric that’ll keep your head warm this winter.

This mesh bucket hat adds a sporty ‘90s vibe to your look without overheating your head, thanks to the breathable mesh fabric. The best part about this stellar bucket hat is that it’s reversible, so you can wear it in either its Black or Silverstone colorway. That’s two hats for the price of one!

Just like your favorite pair of jeans and denim jacket, a denim bucket hat is bound to look good with just about any fall outfit. Plus, the durable denim fabric will only look cooler over time and wear as the fabric distresses for a lived-in vintage look.

If you haven't gotten the memo yet, corduroy is cool. The cold-weather fabric adds an interesting texture to your bucket hat on this Adidas hat. Sport your favorite cords on bottom and break up the look with a stylish fall jacket and a turtleneck for a fashion-forward outfit that’s fresh for the fall season.

You’ll be glad to score this affordable bucket hat that supports the LGBTQ community. As part of ASOS’ partnership with GLAAD, 25% of proceeds from this purchase will be donated to the media organization that raises awareness to issues facing the community. Beyond the good cause, the playful rainbow print is the perfect pop of color (and pride!) on this black bucket hat.

In the brown hue of the season, this coffee-colored bucket hat is perfect for adding an on-trend accessory to your closet to keep your everyday look fashion-forward, without having to get a whole wardrobe of clothing. Let this bucket hat top off your fall layering look of an Oxford shirt and textured sweater for seriously smart style.

The designer menswear runway shows were all-mustard-everything for fall 2018 (hold the ketchup!), and this is one easy way for any guy to sport the pop of color. While mustard can be difficult against certain skin tones, sporting the condiment color on your bucket hat is a great way for all guys to try out two trends — for a price that won’t hurt your wallet.

This hat trend isn’t just for the hypebeast. A minimalist bucket hat makes this trend a top choice to pair with your 9-to-5 workwear and sophisticated separates. In 100% cotton, this durable and breathable headwear will be your go-to all year long.

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Adam MansurogluMen's Style EditorAdam is the men’s style editor where he’s been overseeing men’s fashion and grooming content, interviewing industry experts, and testing out the latest men's fashion trends himself since joining the team in 2017; In his previous role, the Brooklyn native was a fashion editor for Cosmopolitan magazine and starred in the E!